FIFA Requires 24-Hour Advance World Cup Parking Purchases as Some 2026 Spots Near $1,000
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 9
FIFA Requires 24-Hour Advance World Cup Parking Purchases as Some 2026 Spots Near $1,000
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 9
Summary
$100-plus parking will be the norm at many 2026 World Cup venues, and fans must buy passes through FIFA's platform at least 24 hours before kickoff using the same email tied to their match tickets.
Parking is scarce because stadium land is being repurposed for fan zones, sponsor hospitality, broadcast centers and wider security perimeters, shrinking available spaces across all 16 venues.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts eight matches including the final, has no on-site parking; drivers must use American Dream mall nearly a mile away, where spots start at $225.
Foxborough's cheapest listed space for Iraq vs. Norway is $175 about a half-mile from Gillette Stadium, while Atlanta has semifinal parking above $250 and some venues show prices closer to $1,000.
Toronto and Vancouver currently offer only accessible parking, pushing many fans toward transit, walking or ride-share options, with train fares ranging from regular local rates to $98 from Manhattan to MetLife.